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Fox Lake

Wisconsin · 1,604 residents · 1.646 sq mi
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Fox Lake has lower-than-average household income, with a median household income of $57,961. Population has held roughly steady since 2000. 13% of adults hold a bachelor's degree or higher, below the national rate of 33%. Median home value has risen by half since 2000, reaching $132,300.

At a glance
Lower income
below the US median
US median: $66,278
Older
median age 42.2
US median: 38.8
Less educated
13% hold a bachelor's degree
US average: 33%
Stable housing
home values roughly flat, inflation adjusted
US median home: $265,253
Section 01

Population & growth

Total population
1,604
+10%since 2000
from 1,454 in 2000
1990 – 2025
Population density
974 / sq mi
+10%since 2000
from 883 / sq mi in 2000
US average: 280
Median age
42.2
+11%since 2000
from 38.0 in 2000
US average: 38.8
Population, 1990 – 2024
1K1K2K2K2K1990201020202024Fox Lake
20242K
1990201020202024
Section 02

Income & economy

Median household income
$57,961
+5%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $36,607 in 2000
US average: $66,278
1990 – 2024
Per capita income
$26,420
+49%since 2000
from $17,753 in 2000
US average: $35,364
Households earning $100K+
24.9%
+3.8 ptssince 2009
from 21.1% in 2009
US average: 43.9%
Poverty rate
16.7%
+9.0 ptssince 2000
from 7.7% in 2000
US average: 12.8%
Workforce by industry, 2020
Retail trade28.8%
US avg: 10%
Finance & insurance18.7%
US avg: 5.5%
Professional, scientific, technical18.7%
US avg: 4.7%
Information12.8%
US avg: 11.1%
Wholesale trade5.4%
US avg: 6.7%
Transportation & warehousing3.1%
US avg: 2.5%
Other services1.3%
US avg: 6.6%
Agriculture, forestry, fishing0.5%
US avg: 1.7%
Construction0.5%
US avg: 1.2%
Public administration0.3%
US avg: 4.7%
Manufacturing0%
US avg: 0.5%
Education & health services0%
US avg: 0.8%
Arts, entertainment, food0%
US avg: 2%
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Section 03

Housing

Median home value
$132,300
+9%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $80,600 in 2000
US average: $265,253
1990 – 2024
Median gross rent
$957
+34%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $476 in 2000
US average: $1,124
Owner-occupied
65.9%
−2.6 ptssince 2000
from 68.5% in 2000
34.1% rent
Afford Score
2.3
+4%since 2000
from 2.2 in 2000
1990 – 2024
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Section 04

Race & ethnicity

2000
White, non-Hispanic94.8%(1,379)
Black0.8%(11)
Hispanic / Latino3.5%(51)
Asian0.2%(3)
Other0%
Diversity Score10.8%(158)
2020
White, non-Hispanic88.5%(1,420)
Black1.3%(21)
Hispanic / Latino6.3%(101)
Asian0.4%(7)
Other15.9%(255)
Diversity Score44.6%(716)
Diversity Score
45
+312%since 2000
from 11 in 2000
1990 – 2024
Section 05

Education

Bachelor's degree or higher
13.0%
+4.8 ptssince 2000
from 8.2% in 2000
US average: 32.9%
High school or higher
89.7%
+11.6 ptssince 2000
from 78.1% in 2000
US average: 88.5%
Graduate degree
3.5%
+2.4 ptssince 2000
from 1.1% in 2000
US average: 12.7%
Section 06

Commute & transportation

Average commute
21.2 min
+20%since 2000
from 17.7 min in 2000
US average: 26.9
Drive alone to work
80.3%
−3.4 ptssince 2009
from 83.6% in 2009
US average: 75.1%
No vehicle available
11.8%
+9.1 ptssince 2009
from 2.7% in 2009
US average: 8.4%
Section 07

Work & employment

Unemployment rate
3.9%
−5.8 ptssince 2011
from 9.6% in 2011
US average: 5.4%
Labor force participation
74.1%
+4.3 ptssince 2011
from 69.8% in 2011
US average: 63.4%
Management & professional
22.6%
−30.4 ptssince 2009
from 53.0% in 2009
US average: 39.3%
Section 08

People & community

Male
49.1%
−2.9 ptssince 2009
from 52.1% in 2009
Female
50.9%
+2.9 ptssince 2009
from 47.9% in 2009
Foreign born
1.7%
+1.3 ptssince 2009
from 0.4% in 2009
US average: 13.5%
Uninsured
2.6%
−85.1 ptssince 2013
from 87.7% in 2013
US average: 8.8%
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Frequently asked

How many people live in Fox Lake, Wisconsin?

Fox Lake, Wisconsin has about 1,604 residents according to the 2020 American Community Survey.

What is the median household income in Fox Lake, Wisconsin?

The typical household in Fox Lake, Wisconsin earns about $57,961 a year. Half of households make more than that, and half make less.

Is Fox Lake, Wisconsin expensive?

In Fox Lake, Wisconsin, the median home is worth about $132,300, and the typical rent is about $957 a month.

How educated are people in Fox Lake, Wisconsin?

About 13.0% of adults age 25 and over in Fox Lake, Wisconsin hold a bachelor's degree or higher.

What is the poverty rate in Fox Lake, Wisconsin?

About 16.7% of people in Fox Lake, Wisconsin live below the federal poverty line.

Has Fox Lake, Wisconsin grown since 1990?

Yes, Fox Lake, Wisconsin has grown since 1990. The population has added about 335 residents, a change of about 26 percent over that period.

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